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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.58, 470.39 and 229.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.58, 470.39 and 229.87 is: 317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.58 : 470.39 = 229.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.58/470.39 = 229.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.58x = 470.39 × 229.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.58x = 108,128.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,128.55/340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.48

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